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A SKEAN DHU.A Scottish 'Lawrie of 60 Renfield St, Glasgow' plaqued Skean Dhu, with Thistle decoration to the scabbard. 3.1/2" blade with a small rust patch evident.£70-100
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AN OFFICERS SWORD.A Grenadier Guards Officers Sword by Henry Wilkinson of Pall Mall London. Complete with a brown leather scabbard, The blade is decorated each side with Battle Honours, Blenheim to Barrosa on one side, Peninsula to Suakin 1886. Number 31605, rusting is evident on parts of the hilt and the 32.1/4" plated blade£300-400
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A LARGE KHYBER KNIFE.A 19thC Khyber Knife with horn grips and leather and metal wrapped scabbard.The 'T' section blade of heavy construction with 3/4 fullers and brass mounts, measures 22" to the tip.£80-120
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A 19thC CEREMONIAL-MASONIC DAGGER.With a brass Skeleton in a shroud cast hilt, with a snake at its feet and flat quillion. Double edged foilage pattern etched blade with two full and one partial fuller, some 11.1/4" long. Brass ornately decorated scabbard mounts, upon wood and leather base. All the mounts show traces of gilding, when made.£200-300
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A LARGE TOTOKAI WAR CLUB.A Fijian Totokai War Club of large proportions, with deep patina. The 'Birds Beak' is decorated with the design of the Pandarens tree, over 6" in diameter. The spike itself is almost 5" long, the shaft diameter near the head is over 7" in girth. Almost 35" long overall with mushroom shaped base at the plain grip, lacking some of its edging. The patina of dark brown-reddish hue, highlights the woods various patterns of growth etc. Clubs of this size were normally the property of Tribal Leaders and sometimes buried with the Chieftain who carried them.£2000-3000
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A POLYNESIAN ISLANDS PADDLE CLUB.An intricately carved Paddle Club, with leaf shaped blade. Geometric designs which include figures (4) and other inset designs to the damaged club head. The shaft shows an attempt to repair a natural fault in the hardwood used. Spine and cross member are raised on the shaft/head, the flared pommel is pierced for a cord or the suchlike retainer to the wrist. 13" paddle head with 5" width, both edges having lost their original dimensions. A crack is also evident, from natural aging or usage. 41.1/4" overall length.£1200-1500
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MILITARY BOOKS.Including the History of the Dorsetshire Regiment 1914-1919, green soft cover binding of parts 1 & 11. History of the Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles (15 London Regt). The Honourable Artillery Company 1914-19. Bond of Sacrifice Volume 1, with the original Scroll/Kings Letter for Lieut Edger Leake Wateridge pasted in the front. Educated at Rossall, 2nd Battn Leicestershire Regt. Shot in the head whilst returning, from a night time sortie near Bethune in October 1914. Various other books include Twenty Years After etc.£100-150
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TWO DYAK HOUSE POSTS.Two Borneo Ironwood (Ulin) Dyak House Posts, with carved decoration. One of 82" in height with four mask steps, having a Crocodile at the top. The second of 102" height with again four mask steps and mythical beast top carving. Both were probably early to mid 20thC, the Ironwood causing them to be extremely heavy.£400-600
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A COMMANDO DAGGER.A Commando dagger with straight quillion and broad arrow and 2, stamped above the guard. Cast hilt with scabbard and partial frog, 6.5/8" double-edged darkened blade.£50-70
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARROWHEADS etc.(26) Various arrowheads, spear heads, an axe head and other stone implements. Collected from the San Juan area and Islands near to Northern California and Vancouver etc. Collected in the early/mid 20thC by a boy who spent his summer vacations, exploring the area. The axe or Tomahawk head shaped from a dark stone. An obsidian or black stone spear tip, various arrowheads for hunting etc.£200-300
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A PISTOL BY J & W RICHARDS.A Coat Pistol by J & W Richards with conversion from flintlock to percussion, possibly by Lowe. On the steel action with sliding safety is the first named, on the hammer conversion the latter. Chequered butt with steel furniture, 6.3/4" octagonal barrel with Crown over CP and R over I & J above a Crown over V. 12.1/4" overall length.J & W Richards are recorded as working at Staining Lane, London between 1808 & 1810.£300-350
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A PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL.A continental percussion belt pistol, in the French style with octagonal 5.1/2" barrel. Swivel ramrod with steel furniture and attached belt clip. Some light engraving to the action, 11" overall length.£280-320
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A QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK PISTOL.A Ketland & Co Queen Anne silver inlay pistol, with devils mask buttplate. Turn off 3.3/4" round barrel with boxlock centre-hammer action. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1780. 9.1/2" overall length.£300-400
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A FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ARCHER.A boxlock pocket pistol with flintlock centre hammer, lacking its sliding safety. The 1.5/8" turnoff round barrelled pistol, also lacks its top jaw and screw. In need of renovation, the action is marked Archer - London. 6.1/4" overall length.£150-200
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A CASED DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.An ornate cased Calisher and Terry (1855-1870) double barrel shotgun, with browntwist 30" barrels. Highly decorated action with high spur hammers, in a fitted mahogany case. Inset label fro Calisher & Terry, Makers to Her Majesty the Queens War Department. The case itself has been refurbished, with green beize in the lower section.£700-900
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A REVOLVER CASE.An oak revolver case able to accept 5-6" barrel length, with cartridge facility. 13. 1/2" long, 8" broad and 2.1/2" deep, having brass fittings.£150-200
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A PRESENTATION WALKING STICK C1912.A silver banded and horn mounted, Malacca cane, with inset description. Presented to Mr F S Silley by members of the Brixham Military Band 4.1.1912. Birmingham Hallmarks for 1911 36" length.£70-90
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GT WAR PERIOD GERMAN BINOCULARS etc.A pair of DDX stamped Dientglass 6 x 30 binoculars, also another unmarked cased pair of binoculars. Both in need of repair/restoration.£30-50
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ADMIRAL A W ACLAND-HOOD MEMORABILIA.Two naval trunks with brass plates or labels denoting they are the property of Arthur William Acland-Hood RN. Both mid 19thC in origin, with the cap worn by Captain A W A Hood, in the Second Opium War. Whilst Captain of HMS Acorn a small Gunboat on the China Station. The old label inside the cap reads, 'To be taken great care of'. Cap worn by Captain Arthur William Acland Hood RN. (Afterwards Baron Hood of Avalon) In the China War in 1857. Complete with Victorian officers badge, also a Stohwasser & Winter of 39 Conduit Street, London W, label.With this lot is a part of an explosive device, it appears an early Chinese underwater 'Torpedo'. The label on the wooden block with nails and a brass wheeled device reads. 'Part of the Infernal machine which exploded within 20 yards of HMS Acorn, in the Canton River on May 3rd 1857. The machine contained two tons of powder and was guided under water by means of large rings shipped along a Bamboo cable & guided on each side of the river by men with guide lines concealed by the high banks, the Guard Boat was leaving HMS Acorn at 4:00 am and moving accidentally in the direction of the men guiding the machine. They fancied they were discovered and pulled the trigger line a moment too soon and no damage was done by the explosion. Arthur Hood who commanded the Acorn so wrote'. (Just under 13" long 4" wide and 1.1/2" deep.)Silvered buttons with the Hood Crest, also Naval officers buttons. The smaller crested buttons are mostly on cards, all are a walking bird with anchor background, the sets and loose examples number around 200 in total.Also with this lot are two artefact's from Pompei in 1896, one with part of a mosaic the other in marble. Both have labels and dates of collection noted.Arthur William Acland Hood born 18/7/1824, in Bath Somerset. Died in Glastonbury (Butleigh) Somerset 16/11/1901, aged 77 years.Served in the Royal Navy from 1836 until 1889, retiring aged 65 years, as 1st Naval Lord.Took part in the Capture of Acre in November 1840, Lieutenant in January 1846. Served on the Cape of Good Hope in HMS Excellent.Served in the Crimea War including the Defence of Eupotoria in November 1854. Awarded the Order of Medjidie 5th Class.Served on the China Station in HMS Acorn from May 1856. Took part in the Battle of Fashtan Creek against the Junks in June 1857. Thence the Battle of Canton in December 1857.Promoted Captain in February 1858.Rear admiral 2nd Naval Lord March 1876. C in C Channel Squadron.
1st Naval Lord awarded KCB 1886.Retired aged 65 Baron Hood of Avalon 1889.He married in 1855 Fanny Henrietta MacLean, they had two daughters.A Brass Desk Plaque presented to his wife Lady Hood inset in an oak frame.Celebrating the launch by her, of HMS Trafalgar September 1887. With details of both tonnage and horse power etc. 8.1/2" x 6", with other lesser artefact's.£200-300
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A TORBRIAND ISLANDS CLUB.A large Massim tribe Sword Club, with carved decoration and an old inventory number 856. 28" in length and 5.1/2" at its widest poing. The hardwood has retained a good patina, there is some loss of the pommel carvings to one side only. Swirl patterns are some 7.1/2" from the tip on both sides, also a similar area some quarter way along the blade of 18.1/4" in length. Primarily to cover the natural flaw in the wood.£200-300
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AN OFFICERS SWORD.A Victorian officers sword with single-edged 32.1/2" slightly curved blade. Brass hilt and VR cypher in the guard, also on the blade. Brown leather swordknot and scabbard with nickel plated mounts, also a carrycase. No visible maker, with faint decoration visible to the fuller.£100-150
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CONNAUGHT RANGERS MAGAZINES etc.(96) Volumes of the Rangers (Connaughts) Magazines dating from C1910 until the final issue in July 1969. Full of fascinating details and stories of various actions and comrades. Photographs and obituaries of Regimental figures, deceased, retired and some serving. Soft covers, incomplete but very interesting to any Connaught Ranger collectors/researchers, etc£80-120
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15th LANCERS QUARTERLY NEWS.(20) Fifteenth Lancers Quarterly News magazines from 1933 until disbandment in 1940. Including personnel and Mess Silver dispersal details, movements and families of officers etc.£40-60
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PRINTS OF THE CRIMEAN WAR.(12) Large coloured reproduced prints of Crimean War scenes, including Sebastopol, Various Camps etc. 17" x 11.3/4" borders all unframed.(25) Small reproduced prints of scenes of the Crimean War, including Kamiesch Sebastopol etc. 8" x 5.1/2" inset in 11" x 8.1/2" borders, all unframed.£150-200
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AN 18thC GENTLEMAN'S SMALLSWORD.A silver mounted gentleman's smallsword with a rapier type triangular blade of 32.1/2" in length. The ornate stirrup hilt and partial guard, lacks the silver wire to it's wooden grip. Hallmarks W.K and Year letter for (1774) are on the quillions, W.K (William Kinman a listed silver hilt maker) and the lion are on the damaged guard. The throat silver mount of the missing scabbard is on the blade, Bennett Royal Exchange is punched on it.John Bennett of the Royal Exchange, known for fine Flintlock Pistols and high standards of workmanship. Circa (1771-1800)£100-150
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A SILVER MOUNTED SMALLSWORD.An 18thC Gentlemans smallsword with silver pommel, shellguard and mounts. Wooden grip with wire wrap missing, with a rapier style triangular blade of 29". C1780 lacking a scabbard, some traces of decoration are evident on the blade.£80-120
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BARR & STROUD NAVAL OFFICERS BINOCULARS.A pair of Barr & Stroud 1940 (patent) of Glasgow & London Binoculars with x 7 magnification. Various Markings including WD acceptance etc. Complete with concertina action lens shades, diffused lenses and carry strap.£50-80
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WWI TRENCH & MILITARY RELATED MAPS.A quantity of maps for warfare including Trench Maps for France, maps of Syria-Sinai and other Theatres of War etc. All in used or in damaged condition, (30) in total. The German Spring Offensive Plan, makes good reading in itself.£60-90
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A 19thC ROOK RIFLE.A 19th C continental Rook Rifle in a large obselete calibre around 7-8mm. Forward break under-action, with octagonal 22.3/4" barrel. 37.3/4" overall length.£150-250
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HAMPSHIRE REGT CLOTH & METAL BADGES etc.Hampshire Regiment Sweethearts badge, Cap Badge, Shoulder Titles etc, related to a soldier in the 2/4TH Hampshire Regt in WWII. Also a German capbadge, woundbadge in silver, paperwork, etc.£50-70
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A CAMPAIGN BOX.An officers wooden campaign box, with green baize lining and internal compartments. For use as a magazine case or to protect individual items whilst serving overseas. Outer strap present, 15" x 13.1/2" x 7" external dimensions.£40-50
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FRAMED CRIMEAN WAR PRINTS.(3) Framed prints of the Crimean war, including Camp of the Naval Brigade before Sebastopol. Sebastopol from the East or Extreme right of the French attack. Thirdly Camp of the Light Division. The coloured prints measuring 17" x 12.1/2", the frames 24.1/2" x 19.1/2" x 2. The third frame with 19" x 12" print, the frame 26" x 19.1/2" (Camp of the Light Division).£70-100
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A KUKRI & OTHER KNIVES.A Kukri with 12" blade, complete with scabbard and associated smaller knives. A North African dagger with 9" curved blade, MOP and brass mounted hilt. A wooden hilted knife with similar carved scabbard, with 7.1/2" Bowie style blade. (3)£50-70
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A POSTWAR COMMANDO DAGGER & BRASS BEDPLATES etc.A 1950's cast hilt Commando Dagger with 7" double-edged blade, in blackened form. Two brass bedplates the first, Grenadier Guards, the second Coldstream Guards. (3)A QEII period Royal Ulster Constabulary wall plaque.£50-70
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A PLINTH WITH BRASS SHELLHEAD.A wooden mounted Gt War period detonator head in brass, with adjuster ring. Standing 5" high and 5.1/4" at base.£40-60
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TWO ITALIAN FACIST DOOR PLATES.Two brass door plates captured during the Eritrean Campaign, each 12.1/4" high by 3.1/4" wide with period decoration.£50-80
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A GENERAL OFFICERS MAMELUKE.An 1831 pattern General Officers Mameluke sword and brass scabbard. Very clean 33.1/2" swept blade, with Victorian Crown amid stippled foilage, complete with sword knot of red and gold.£400-500
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A MAMELUKE SWORD.An 1831 pattern General Officers sword, complete with brass scabbard. The clean 33.1/2" blade is decorated with stippled foilage and Victorian crowm. The hilt is in need of tightening, complete with brass scabbard.£350-450
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A TURKISH SHAMSHIR SWORD.A 19thC Shamshir sword with european blade of 33.1/2" length, with three quarters broad fullers and three quarter narrow fuller. Brass and wooden (cracked) hilt and quillions, brass and wooden leather mounted scabbard.£300-500
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MILITARY BOOKS.Including Charles Oman's A History of the Peninsular war Vols 1-V1. With Lawrence in Arabia by Lowell Thomas. The Cavalry went Through by Bernard Newman 1930. Army Lists for 1990/93/94 Parts 1 & 2. 1995/1997/1998/2000 Pt 1, Franco German War of 1870-71. The Armies of India, London 1911, etc£100-150
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A PAIR OF MODERN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS*.A well made pair of Flintlock Holster pistols, with J Probin on the lockplates. 9" octagonal barrels with proof marks, roller frizzens, brass furniture etc.*Rfd/Fac (Black powder) Licence required.£100-200
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A NAVIGATORS MAP & LOG FOR A RAID IN MARCH 1945.A 33" x 30" Navigators Map with route and destination clearly marked, dated 15th/16th March 1945. It was recorded for the raid by 107 Squadron Lancasters on Nuremberg, having taken off from Hemswell. A Mark III Lancaster number ME 496 Squadron Code TC & K.Flown by a different crew the following night on a similar raid, the same aircraft was shotdown by night fighters, near Furth. Only three of the crew survived, having safely parachuted to become Prisoners of War.£100-150
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AN S A DAGGER.An SA Dagger with UJN stamped on the crossguard, complete with painted scabbard and belt loop and clip. Makers mark for Christianswerk-Solingen, horizontal three-pronged fork design in an oval. Ulles fur Deutfchland motto on the reverse side of the double-edged 9.3/4" blade.£200-250
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AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS SWORD.A late Imperial German Artillery officers Dress Sword, with red eyes in the Lions Mask pommel. Exceptionally clean slightly curved, plated 30.3/4" blade with makers mark WKC. This is partially hidden by the gilt langets, one of which has crossed cannon decoration. Ornately decorated stirrup hilt of Lions Mane and acorns etc, swept forward quillion with again a Lions Mask. Nickel finish scabbard with twin hanging loops, the plating is also in very good condition.£180-220
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AN AFRICAN STOOL.An Akan tribal stool with three legs and dish top, the original patina has been lost by a later coating. 12" high by 12" diameter.£50-80
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A MILITARY 'LONDON SCOTTISH' SIDE DRUM.A 20thC 14th London Regiment side drum with Regimental Crest and Battle Honours, 15" diameter by 12.1/2" high. An affixed plaque commemorates the Visit by the Queen Mother April 1979, from the Sergeants Mess.£150-250
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A RUGER .22 RIFLE & MODERATOR.A 10 shot Ruger semi-automatic rifle, fitted with telescopic sight and a moderator. Complete with carry slip and original manual for the Model 10/22 Carbine, the moderator made by Parker-Hale. Nikko Sterling fitted Telescopic Sight with 3.9 x 40 magnification.*Rfd/Fac rqd for both Rifle & Moderator.*£100-200
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AN OVER/UNDER 12B SHOTGUN.A Supreme Over & Under 12 Bore shotgun with little usage from new, complete with carryslip and cleaning kit. The 29.3/4" barrels come with different chokes (5 in total) and snap-caps. Number 38448.*Rfd/Sac rqd*£300-500
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A LI OFFICERS MESS DRESS.A Green Mess Dress Jacket, with bullion bugle collars. A red silk Waistcoat with green trousers.£40-60
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